Govt to push nuclear reforms as Oppn targets SIR in winter session

The Winter session of Parliament beginning Monday will see the government push its reforms agenda with a legislation to open up the civil nuclear sector to private players, while the Opposition is......

Family problems, illness drive India's 1.7 lakh suicides; Maha tops list

As many as 1,71,418 suicides were reported in the country during 2023, an increase of 0.3 percent in comparison to 2022, with family problems and illness being the two major causes, according to a......

J-K to be largest Union Territory, followed by Ladakh

Jammu and Kashmir will be the largest union territory in the country in terms of area once it is carved out, following the Centre's move to bifurcate the state. Ladakh, will be the second largest......

Punjab, Haryana cops clash over custody of forgery accused

Punjab Police and Chandigarh Police got into a minor scuffle on Tuesday over the custody of a Rajasthan native who is accused of filing his Rajya Sabha polls nomination with forged signatures.......

BSNL not keen on selling tower assets as 4G, 5G rollout looms ahead

With a major network rollout on the cards, the government is not keen to change the pattern of tower monetisation for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), officials at the state-owned telecom-service......

Innovation: Karnataka, Telangana, Haryana bag top 3 ranks

Karnataka, Telangana and Haryana have been ranked as the top three states among major states in Niti Aayog's third innovation index. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Niti Aayog's India......

A new-look Chandigarh?

Is the planned city of Chandigarh really heading for unplanned development? This is a frequently asked question, especially as efforts are being made to transform Chandigarh from a "green city" to......

Chandigarh plans Education City

Realising the need of trained manpower for the burgeoning corporate sector, the Union Territory of Chandigarh has decided to set up an Education City in collaboration with private players to set up......

IPL: Punjab vs DC match called off, fans evacuated

IMAGE: The game started later than scheduled due to rain before the hill town went dark. Photograph: BCCI The IPL jamboree was brought to a screeching halt here on Thursday by air raid alerts in......

IPL SUSPENDED amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions

'At this critical juncture, the BCCI stands firmly with the nation. We express our solidarity with the Government of India, the Armed Forces and the people of our country' IMAGE: Twelve league......

After nearly four decades, Chandigarh gets BCCI affiliation

'Today, the dream of a child who wanted to play from Chandigarh has been fulfilled. It's a historic day for the game of cricket in Chandigarh.' IMAGE: Fans enjoy during an IPL match at the Punjab......

Terrorist Pannun threatens to disrupt Ranchi Test

IMAGE: India face England in the 4th Test in Ranchi, starting on Friday, February 23. Photograph: BCCI/X Security has been tightened in Ranchi, after US-based designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh......

IOA takes action: WFI elections on July 4

IOA plans to hold WFI elections on July 4, appoints Retd. Justice Mahesh Mittal as returning officer IMAGE: Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik addresses a press......